USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Indigo was grown on hundreds of plantations in eighteenth-century South Carolina, predominantly, but not exclusively, in the Lowcountry or coastal plain. It was almost always grown in conjunction with other crops, such as rice, provisions (corn, beans, etc.), and cotton.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indigo production began in East Florida during the British period and it was the colonies most important crop. It became a profitable import quickly, as two to three productive crops could be harvested each year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two varieties of indigo were native to Carolina, Indigofera Carolinians and Indigofera Lespotsepala, but neither produced a reputable dye.

Detailed explanation-4: -The South Carolina Colony was founded by the British in 1663 and was one of the 13 original colonies. It was founded by eight nobles with a Royal Charter from King Charles II and was part of the group of Southern Colonies, along with North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Maryland.